LSU tight end Travis Dickson, 41, who grew up a Mississippi State fan, breaks the tackle of Auburn defensive back Jermaine Whitehead, 9, in the second half in Baton Rouge on Sept. 21.

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Michael Bonner
mbonner@jackson.gannett.com

Travis Dickson grew up taking Saturday treks from Ocean Springs to Starkville, joining his family garnering the maroon and white.

His father, Dick, played in Davis Wade Stadium. His parents met on the Starkville campus. His grandfather played for Ole Miss, but he pledged his allegiance to Mississippi State.

Dickson returns to his childhood football cathedral Saturday, where he donned Bulldog attire and rang cowbells. Only this time he's a visitor wearing gold and purple as LSU squares off against Mississippi State at 6 p.m. ...